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Erik ten Hag explains how Sir Alex Ferguson is still having an impact at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has praised Sir Alex Ferguson's "eye for creativity" as the Reds boss aims to emulate the title-winning manager at Manchester United.

The pair met for dinner ahead of United's Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle last month. While some aspects of their conversation will remain private, it is clear that Ten Hag and Ferguson already have a good relationship.

United have not won the Premier League since Ferguson left the club, with the Reds last securing the title in the 2012/13 campaign in his final season in charge. Although Ten Hag's side are increasingly unlikely to lift the trophy this term, the Dutchman still has the chance to win three honours this campaign.

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During an interview with Ten Hag on BT Sport, Robin van Persie, who was the Reds' top goalscorer in their last title-winning season, asked his compatriot about the impact Ferguson still has at Old Trafford.

"Every day he is here and you feel that," Ten Hag said. "I think he brings the winning mentality but also an eye for creativity.

"Always good strikers, you were one of them, [and] big personalities who decided big games. I think he brought it to this club and it's great to talk to him about it."

Ferguson was full of praise for Ten Hag after the Reds' Carabao Cup final triumph. The 81-year-old praised the Dutchman's signings and insisted that the former Ajax chief had got a 'grip' of the club.

"United is based on success," he told Sky Sports. "He's going the right way about it. "His signings have been really good - I think that was important - and he's got a grip of the club, which is really big for him.

"When you come to United, you try to get off to a good start

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